Ashby

♀ Girl

Pronounced ASH-bee /ˈæʃ.bi/High

Meaning: From the Old Norse/English — aesc, 'an ash tree', + by, 'a farm/settlement', hence 'the ash-tree farm'; used for both sexes; we note the surnameLow

In 30 seconds: The ash-tree farm: Ashby is English/Norse. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowEnglish, Norse

MeaningFrom the Old Norse/English — aesc, 'an ash tree', + by, 'a farm/settlement', hence 'the ash-tree farm'; used for both sexes; we note the surname

U.S. rank (2024)#9602 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 743

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ashby comes from the Old Norse/English — aesc, 'an ash tree', + by, 'a farm/settlement', hence 'the ash-tree farm'; used for both sexes (we note the surname). A crisp, modern name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'ASH-bee').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style given name for both sexes. Rare, the-ash-tree-farm at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ashby means 'the ash-tree farm' (aesc + by) — a crisp, modern name used for both sexes (we note the surname; said 'ASH-bee').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Ashby — English/Norse surname; unisex

Variations

AshbeyAshbee

Nicknames

Ash

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ashby mean?

Ashby is English/Norse — 'the ash-tree farm' (aesc + by); used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the surname.

How do you pronounce Ashby?

It's said ASH-bee /ˈæʃ.bi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ashby a boy or girl name?

Ashby is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Ashby?

Ashby is a very rare name in the U.S.